Physical/Motor
Bridging physical boundaries
If you or your students have difficulties using the keyboard, mouse, or track pad, Mac OS X offers several built-in features to provide access.
Built-in solutions
Solutions such as Slow Keys, Sticky Keys, Mouse Keys, Keyboard Navigation, and Speech Recognition provide alternate methods to access the computer and communicate with others.
Third party solutions
Mac OS X not only provides built-in solutions, but also enables third parties to develop and deliver additional hardware and software accessibility solutions. Learn more
Success story: High-end Creativity Knows No Bounds
Michael Philips, journalist and digital artist from Tampa, Florida, relies on a single switch and scanning to access his Power Mac G5.
SwitchXS allows Michael to use high-end creative applicatons such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and GoLive. Michael has spinal muscular atrophy.
Disabilities Education Act
Over $10 billion is annually distributed to states for special needs students. Learn more
